Find out how popular the last name Shatney is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Shatney.

Shatney, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Shatney surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shatney in America

Shatney is the 69793rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shatney surname appeared 281 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Shatney.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shatney to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Shatney

The surname Shatney has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval era. It is believed to have originated from a place name in the county of Staffordshire, possibly derived from the Old English words "sceat" meaning a corner or angle, and "ey" meaning an island or dry ground. This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived in an area with a distinct geographical feature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire from the year 1203, where a certain Roger de Shatteneye is mentioned. The spelling variations during this period include Shatteneye, Shattenay, and Shattenaye.

The Shatney surname also appears in the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire in 1283, where a Johannes de Shattenaye is listed among landowners in the region. This record provides evidence of the name's continued presence in the area during the 13th century.

Notable individuals bearing the Shatney surname include William Shatney (1587-1642), a prominent merchant in the city of Bristol, who played a significant role in the city's trade with the American colonies. Another figure of note is Elizabeth Shatney (1701-1778), a renowned herbalist and midwife in the village of Uppingham, Rutland.

In the 18th century, John Shatney (1725-1789) made a name for himself as a skilled clockmaker in the town of Warwick. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the local gentry.

During the 19th century, Samuel Shatney (1812-1882) was a respected teacher and headmaster in the city of Oxford, known for his dedication to educating underprivileged children.

The Shatney name also has a presence in literature, with the character of Thomas Shatney appearing in Charles Dickens' novel "The Pickwick Papers" (1836-1837) as a minor but memorable figure.

While the Shatney surname may not be among the most common in England, its rich history and association with various professions and literary works make it a notable and enduring part of the country's onomastic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shatney

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Shatney.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Shatney was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Shatney has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Shatney was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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